Personal Stories

605 | Chai Can’t Even | Kinsey Horringa

Have you ever questioned your own worth because you were caught between the role expectations and gender stereotypes you were taught and what you were actually feeling and experiencing in life? Have you ever been torn between your love for those who raised, nurtured and loved you into adulthood, and the disconnect that occurred somewhere…

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603 | Cuppa Joe | Women of the Restoration | Ruth Smith

Meet Ruth Smith. Teacher, author, and recognized intellectual contender of her husband Fred M. Smith.  In this episode of Cuppa Joe which continues a discussion about women in the restoration, host Karin Peter and guest Wendy Eaton engage in a fascinating conversation about Ruth based solely on information gathered from female voices … a first….

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ES 106 | Coffee Connect | Diversity and Inclusion

Arthur Brooke wrote about it. William Shakespeare brought it to stage. In 1957 it came to stage again under another name. It’s a tale as old as time, and we continue to hear versions of it in our daily news. But what’s at the heart of it? Join host Blake Smith for a brief yet…

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593 | Fair Trade | Cristian Ramirez

Secrecy, intrigue, persecution, racism, talk of spies … not the things often associated with one’s faith journey, but definitely a part of the faith journey Cristian Ramirez has lived. From an early age, he was faced with questions of faith, and often without the support of his parents and friends. And things got much worse…

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585 | Chai Can’t Even | Tyler Horringa

Relationships, meaningful connections, mentors, encouragers… all incredibly important elements in the journey of faith. Everyone needs to hear and know that they are good enough and capable enough to live the life for which God has created them. Join host, Brittany Mangelson, for an inspiring conversation with life-long Community of Christ member and Central Mission…

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ES 105 | Coffee Connect | More Than Meets the Eye

Life might be better if we could just be handed “truth” on a proverbial silver platter.  It would probably be easier if everything we thought we knew was all we needed to know.  But, that’s not the way it works in a global, diverse community like the one we live in.  Join host Blake Smith…

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579 | Coffee in the Swarm | Addison Cole

For some, the thought of getting “lost” in the masses is the preferred way to exist. But, for others, like Graceland University Freshman Addison Cole, a small university and a small-town atmosphere like Lamoni, IA is the perfect place to find one’s self. At Graceland, Addison has found a place where community is more important…

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ES 104 | Coffee Connect | World Conference

You can run from God, but you can’t hide! When the people of God come together after, and in the midst of, spiritual preparation, there is no telling what God might do. World Conference in Community of Christ is a perfect example.  It is both a unique and an amazing experience. Chances are, if you’ve…

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572 | Fair Trade | Alex Guerrero

Where can one find a place of rest while wrestling with faith, gender, and sexuality? For Alex Guerrero, it came in the form of three “grandmas,” a house church, and the Community of Christ. In this episode of Fair Trade, Alex opens up with good friend, Brittany Mangelson, about his story of struggle and transition, and how…

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570 | Coffee in the Swarm | Jocelyn Dailey

It’s time for another cup of coffee at Graceland University’s “The Swarm .” In this episode, you’ll meet Jocelyn Dailey from Campbellville, Ontario. Drawn to Graceland by previous family connections as well as her own experience of Graceland through SPECTACULAR, Jocelyn has found her place there. Jocelyn sits down with host, Mike Hoffman, to talk…

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